History of Amar'e Stoudemire in Timeline
Amar'e Stoudemire is a former American-Israeli professional basketball player and current coach. He most recently served as a player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets. Stoudemire achieved significant recognition throughout his playing career, leading to his induction into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2025 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. Acknowledged for his athletic prowess and contributions to the sport, he transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional play.
1994: Relocation to Newburgh, New York
In 1994, Amar'e Stoudemire lived in Newburgh, New York, for about five months before relocating.
1998: Relocation to Port Jervis, New York
In 1998, Amar'e Stoudemire relocated to Port Jervis, New York, where he lived until his high school career took off.
December 30, 2002: Season High of 38 points Against Timberwolves
On December 30, 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire scored a season high of 38 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was the highest score by a prep-to-pro player until broken by LeBron James. He also won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
2002: Declared for the NBA Draft
In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire de-committed from the University of Memphis and declared for the NBA draft, where he was selected by the Phoenix Suns.
2002: Drafted by the Phoenix Suns
In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the ninth overall pick of the NBA draft.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game Selection
In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He was also named Florida's Mr. Basketball, the Orlando Sentinel's Florida High School Player of the Year, and to USA Today's All-USA Basketball First Team.
2003: Established Each One, Teach One Foundation
In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire started the Each One, Teach One foundation.
2003: NBA Rookie of the Year Award
In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award with the Phoenix Suns.
2004: Teamed up with Steve Nash
During the 2004-05 season, Amar'e Stoudemire teamed up with Steve Nash, leading the Suns to a 62-20 record. He also achieved a new career high of 50 points against the Portland Trail Blazers and was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game.
2004: Selection for U.S. Olympic Team
During the summer of 2004, Amar'e Stoudemire was selected to play for the U.S. national team in the Summer Olympics, where they won a bronze medal, though he had limited playing time.
2004: Olympic Bronze Medal
In 2004, Amar'e Stoudemire won a bronze medal with the United States national team at the Olympic Games.
October 4, 2005: Signed Five-Year Contract Extension
On October 4, 2005, Amar'e Stoudemire signed a five-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.
October 18, 2005: Underwent Microfracture Surgery
On October 18, 2005, Amar'e Stoudemire underwent microfracture surgery due to knee cartilage damage discovered during the NBA preseason.
March 27, 2006: Scoreless Game Against the New Jersey Nets
On March 27, 2006, Amar'e Stoudemire had a scoreless game against the New Jersey Nets after returning from microfracture surgery.
2006: End of Regular Season
Amar'e Stoudemire finished the 2006-07 regular season averaging 20.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
2006: Changed Jersey Number to 1
Before the 2006–07 season, Amar'e Stoudemire changed his jersey number from 32 to 1.
2006: Attended USA Basketball camp
In 2006, Amar'e Stoudemire attended the USA Basketball camp in Las Vegas, although he ultimately did not play in the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
February 18, 2007: Second NBA All-Star Game Appearance
On February 18, 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire appeared in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game, his second All-Star Game appearance. He scored 29 points and grabbed 9 rebounds but missed out on the MVP award to Kobe Bryant.
2007: Accusations of Dirty Play and Suspension
During the 2007 playoffs, in a series against the San Antonio Spurs, Amar'e Stoudemire accused Manu Ginóbili and Bruce Bowen of being "dirty" players. Stoudemire, along with teammate Boris Diaw, was suspended for Game 5 for leaving the bench area after an altercation between teammate Steve Nash and Spurs forward Robert Horry.
2007: Led Suns in Scoring and Rebounds
During the 2007-08 season, Amar'e Stoudemire led the Phoenix Suns in scoring (25.2 per game) and rebounds (9.1 per game).
2007: Played in the FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire played in the FIBA Americas Championship.
2007: All-NBA First Team Selection
In 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire was named to the All-NBA First Team.
April 2008: Withdrawal from 2008 Olympics
In April 2008, Amar'e Stoudemire withdrew from consideration for the 2008 Olympics due to concerns about pushing himself too hard after an injury-free year.
October 2008: Name Officially Changed to Amar'e
In October 2008, Amar'e Stoudemire's first name was officially changed from Amaré/Amare to Amar'e in the Phoenix Suns media guide.
November 2008: NBA Community Assist Award
In November 2008, Amar'e Stoudemire received the NBA's Community Assist Award for his work with the Each 1, Teach 1 Foundation, which provided safe drinking water in Sierra Leone.
2008: Suns struggled early in 2008-09
Under new coach Terry Porter, the Phoenix Suns struggled early in the 2008–09 season with his system and lost five games in a row heading into the 2009 All-Star break.
2009: Trade Discussions
During the 2009–10 season, there were discussions of trading Amar'e Stoudemire to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, but neither deal materialized. Also, In the 2009-10 season, Stoudemire was named to the All-Star Team.
2009: Suffered Detached Retina
On February 18, 2009, Amar'e Stoudemire suffered a detached retina in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He underwent eye surgery to repair the retina and missed the remainder of the regular season.
June 30, 2010: Opted Out of Phoenix Suns Contract
On June 30, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire opted out of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, making him an unrestricted free agent.
July 5, 2010: Agreed to Contract with New York Knicks
On July 5, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire and the New York Knicks agreed in principle to a contract estimated to be worth around $99.7 million over five years.
December 15, 2010: Set Franchise Record with Ninth Straight 30-Point Game
On December 15, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire set a franchise record with his ninth straight 30-point game, while playing for the New York Knicks in a loss against the Boston Celtics.
December 17, 2010: Set Franchise Record Shooting 50 Percent or Better
On December 17, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire set a franchise record with his ninth straight game shooting 50 percent or better from the field while playing for the New York Knicks.
2010: Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Academy in Mali & PETA Campaign
In 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire hosted the first Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Academy in Mali. That same year, he posed shirtless for PETA's Ink Not Mink campaign.
2010: Identified as Hebrew
In a 2010 interview, Amar'e Stoudemire stated he had been aware since his youth that he is a Hebrew through his mother.
January 27, 2011: Named Eastern Conference All-Star Starter
On January 27, 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire was named a starter on the Eastern Conference All-Star Team. He became the first Knicks player to start in the game since Patrick Ewing.
February 22, 2011: Knicks Acquired Carmelo Anthony
On February 22, 2011, the Knicks made a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves that sent Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks.
August 2011: Signed Deal with Scholastic Press
In August 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire signed a deal with Scholastic Press to write the "STAT: Standing Tall And Talented" series of middle-grade chapter books.
October 2011: Promoted Nike Air Max Sweep Thru Sneaker Line
In October 2011, during the NBA lockout, Amar'e Stoudemire appeared on ESPN First Take, where he promoted his new sneaker line, the Nike Air Max Sweep Thru.
2011: Guest Appearances on TV Shows
In 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire made guest appearances on Law & Order: SVU, Entourage, and Sesame Street.
2011: Launched Clothing Line and Record Label
In 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire started his own clothing line, which launched at Macy's, and has his own record label named Hypocalypto.
February 6, 2012: Death of Hazell Stoudemire
In the early morning hours of February 6, 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire's older brother, Hazell, was killed in a car accident in Polk County, Florida. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
February 2012: Missed Games Due to Brother's Death
In February 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire missed four games mourning the death of his older brother, Hazell, who had died in a car accident.
May 2012: Engagement to Alexis Welch
In May 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire got engaged to Alexis Welch, whom he had been dating since 2002.
August 2012: Publication of STAT: Home Court
In August 2012, the first book in Amar'e Stoudemire's series, STAT: Home Court, which he described as biographical, was published.
December 12, 2012: Marriage to Alexis Welch
On December 12, 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire married Alexis Welch atop their Greenwich Village apartment rooftop.
December 18, 2012: Assigned to Erie BayHawks
On December 18, 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire was assigned to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League to practice with the team as he continued his rehab from a knee injury.
January 1, 2013: Season Debut Against Portland
On January 1, 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire made his season debut at home against Portland, playing 17 minutes off the bench, scoring six points and grabbing one rebound.
March 9, 2013: Knee Debridement Announced
On March 9, 2013, it was announced that Amar'e Stoudemire would have a right knee debridement, causing him to miss the rest of the regular season.
May 11, 2013: Returned to Action Against Indiana Pacers
On May 11, 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire returned to action in Game 3 during the Knicks' Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers.
2013: Maccabiah Games and Meeting with Shimon Peres
In 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire attended the Maccabiah Games as an assistant coach for the Canadian basketball team and met with Israeli President Shimon Peres, who encouraged him to join the Israel national basketball team.
2013: Shareholder of Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. and Assistant Coach
In 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire became a major shareholder of Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. and an assistant coach for the Canadian men's national basketball team for the Maccabiah Games.
December 2014: Farm Purchase in Hyde Park, New York
In December 2014, Amar'e Stoudemire purchased a 185-acre farm in Hyde Park, New York, with a 2,066-square-foot log home.
2016: Retirement from the NBA
In 2016, Amar'e Stoudemire retired from the NBA after playing for the Suns, Knicks, Mavericks, and Heat.
2017: Championship with Hapoel Jerusalem
In 2017, Amar'e Stoudemire won a championship with Hapoel Jerusalem, a team in which he owns a significant share.
February 2018: Launched Stoudemire Cellars
In February 2018, Amar'e Stoudemire launched a kosher, Israeli wine label called Stoudemire Cellars, produced at Tulip Winery.
April 2018: Began Conversion to Judaism
In April 2018, Amar'e Stoudemire reportedly began converting to Judaism.
October 2018: Filing for Divorce
In October 2018, Amar'e Stoudemire filed for divorce from his wife, Alexis Welch.
January 2019: Granted Residency in Israel
In January 2019, Amar'e Stoudemire was granted residency in Israel.
March 2019: Received Israeli Citizenship
In March 2019, Amar'e Stoudemire received Israeli citizenship and adopted the name Yahoshafat Ben Avraham.
July 2019: Divorce Case Dismissal
In July 2019, Amar'e Stoudemire's divorce case was dismissed after he failed to submit the required documents.
October 30, 2019: Signed with Fujian Sturgeons
On October 30, 2019, Amar'e Stoudemire signed with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association.
December 2019: Left Fujian Sturgeons
In December 2019, Amar'e Stoudemire left the Fujian Sturgeons to return to the United States.
July 2020: Won Championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv
In July 2020, Amar'e Stoudemire helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win the championship and earned Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP honors.
August 26, 2020: Formal Conversion to Judaism
On August 26, 2020, Amar'e Stoudemire formally converted to Judaism with a Rabbinical court.
October 30, 2020: Hired by Brooklyn Nets
On October 30, 2020, Amar'e Stoudemire was hired by the Brooklyn Nets as a player development assistant.
2020: Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP
In 2020, Amar'e Stoudemire won the championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv and was named the Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP.
2021: Divorce Finalized
In 2021, Alexis Stoudemire's divorce was finalized.
May 12, 2022: Left Brooklyn Nets
On May 12, 2022, Amar'e Stoudemire announced he would not be returning to the Nets for the 2022–23 season.
March 2, 2024: Inducted into the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor
On March 2, 2024, Amar'e Stoudemire was inducted into the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor.
2025: Induction into International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
In 2025, Amar'e Stoudemire will be inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
2026: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
In 2026, Amar'e Stoudemire will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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